{"id":23467,"date":"2020-03-02T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-03-02T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/honeybook.site.strattic.io\/?p=23467"},"modified":"2022-07-28T18:30:35","modified_gmt":"2022-07-29T01:30:35","slug":"how-honeybook-scheduling-elevated-consultations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/how-honeybook-scheduling-elevated-consultations","title":{"rendered":"How HoneyBook Scheduling Elevated My Initial Consultations"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n
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Kelly Grace Photography<\/a><\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

I\u2019m a photographer.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

But, I\u2019m also a mom and I have a full time day job.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

And, I\u2019m also the sales rep, customer service liaison, photo editor, chauffeur, gift shipper, finances coordinator, and any other possible role that comes up when you own your own business.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Sometimes I feel like that UPS commercial\u2014I\u2019m all the \u201cings\u201d you could possibly need, but it gets exhausting. Plus, it gets even more confusing when you follow the \u201cstreamlining\u201d advice from all the experts.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

\u201cUse this program for this, it\u2019ll make it faster!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

\u201cOh, and this program is perfect for this, and you can make them work together with this program.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

It makes my head spin, so that\u2019s why when HoneyBook introduced their new online meeting scheduler<\/a>, I jumped on it fast.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

I knew there was no \u201cstreamlining\u201d effort that could replace <\/span>simplicity<\/span><\/i>. As often as humanly possible, I want to have all things in one place, and my experience with the scheduling tool confirmed that simplicity and <\/span>so much more<\/span><\/i>.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

How I Used HoneyBook Scheduling to be More Efficient and Organized<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

When HoneyBook released their new HoneyBook scheduling tool, I knew exactly how I would use it from the get-go: Scheduling new couple consultations.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

As a mom with a full time job <\/span>and<\/span><\/i> a full time business, my windows of time need to be protected by clear boundaries so I can bring my best self to all different areas that need my attention. For that reason, adding in clear cut availability for couple consultations was KEY.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

It helped me plan ahead.\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If I know I have a window of time set aside for consultations, I can be sure to keep that time FREE, and devoted to work. If a couple doesn\u2019t schedule for that time, then I have a bonus window to either spend time with my family or work on another aspect of my business.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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HoneyBook scheduling tool<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

I don\u2019t have to feel guilty anymore.\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Boundaries mean more freedom. It\u2019s not that I\u2019m choosing one thing OVER another in a split second decision, but rather that each aspect of my life and business has a time block.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

I don\u2019t have to sacrifice family time.<\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

I no longer have to worry about my natural tendency to accommodate my clients (or potential clients) creeping in on my need to serve and show up for my family. Before I had my availability nailed down in HoneyBook scheduling, we\u2019d go back and forth talking about a time that would work for everyone, and I\u2019d ultimately fold to the time that was best for them. It\u2019s okay when it happens once or twice, but it\u2019s really easy to let it fall into a habit.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The HoneyBook online meeting scheduler was easier for my clients <\/span>and<\/span><\/i> for me. I can easily send a link to my clients with my availability. Then, once they select a time that works best for them, it zooms right to my calendar without even lifting a finger.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This is such a great process, because before I was using a different program for scheduling. It was confusing for my clients to have to pop over to a different site from their email. Plus, I don\u2019t even wanna talk about how many tabs I had to have open on my computer.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If you have a situation in your business where you have the same availability each week, you can even set it as a rolling availability. That means, you don\u2019t have to go in week after week and add that availability in AGAIN. Game changer, right?<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Having everything in one place helped me finally cut the costly back and forth.\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Client View: Scheduling Information Page<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Client View: Scheduling Confirmation Page<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

As business owners, we know that \u201ccost\u201d doesn\u2019t just refer to the amount of money spent or saved. In addition to money, things \u201ccost\u201d if they take up your time, your brain space, if they cause you to constantly task-switch, or if they require you to make the same decisions over and over again. I don\u2019t know about you, but I want as little cost necessary associated with my business so I can spend my attention on the things that matter most.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

High-End Services Deserve High-End Experiences<\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

In addition to being super easy for my clients <\/span>and me<\/span><\/i>, having the scheduling tool right inside of HoneyBook helped me create a higher end experience overall.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Because of HoneyBook\u2019s customizable branding, your online meeting scheduler will look cohesive and consistent with your carefully crafted brand. In real people language: That means your clients will see your brand colors and fonts at every turn of the process, even the little button they click on to schedule.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

After they schedule, they\u2019ll even get automatic (customizable!) reminders about their appointment, keeping you top of mind with them all the way until your scheduled time to meet.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Client View: Automatic Appointment Reminder<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

These may seem like small details, but it\u2019s really the little things that make up a luxury experience. Consistency always wins, and this is just another step in that direction for my business and my brand.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Plus, what\u2019s more luxury than when the whole process goes off without a hitch or a hiccup? I\u2019m here for that kind of brand reputation.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

[CTA_A title=”Schedule Meetings 2x Faster “] Did you know meeting with a client increases your chances of winning their business by 40%? With the HoneyBook scheduling tool, simply set your availability and share your link so clients can find a time that works. START FREE TRIAL<\/a> [\/CTA_A]<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The Future of the Scheduling Tool in my Business<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

I\u2019ve only just begun using the HoneyBook scheduling tool in my business. I have plans in the very near future (once I can get a moment between piano lessons and all the other things) to take advantage of this tool for booking engagement sessions, bridal sessions, and senior sessions, too.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

I also plan to use this online meeting scheduler<\/a> to seamlessly schedule and execute mini-sessions!<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Right now, the workflow would look like this:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n